Out of the Vault: Anywhere But Here – Experimental Animation

still from Yo Yo the Clone, Too (Somersaulter-Moates and Somersaulter, 1980)

This program of eight short animations from CFA’s collections explores the darker side of humanity and life in the 20th century. Playing with the inherent properties of animation—transformation and metamorphosis—the dark and sinister subject matter of these films is contrasted with a playful and irreverent tone. Themes including sexuality, militarization, modernity, gender roles, social norms, and psychedelia link each of these short animations. Other spaces—spaces that resemble our lived reality—reflect alternate visions and experiences of the world. Anywhere But Here – Experimental Animation features films made in the US, Japan, Croatia, France, and Belgium from CFA’s collections—all screening on 16mm film. Tickets are available for advance purchase here & our Facebook event page is here. Lillian Somersaulter-Moats and Michael Moats in person!

Location:Chicago Filmmakers 5720 N. Ridge Avenue, Chicago IL 60660go to mapHours:8pmAdmissions:$8Public Transport:If traveling by CTA, Chicago Filmmakers is accessible by bus routes 84 Ridge and 36 Broadway. Chicago Filmmakers is also a 7 minute walk from the Bryn Mawr Red Line Stop.Parking:If you're traveling by car there is a lot on the NW side of the building off of Hollywood Ave. Web address:www.chicagofilmmakers.org/screenings